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with Read4Credit Courses

Interested in reading critically acclaimed books on education issues and earning graduate credits? Jossey-Bass has partnered with Canter, the leading provider of affordable, flexible, highquality professional development courses for K12 teachers, to offer Read4CreditTM courses. Just read one of six books by leading education experts and successfully complete the coursework at your own pace to earn one graduate credit!

Explore the latest topics, tools, and strategies through the works of leading education authors
Each course is based upon a book by a recognized education expert writing on some of the most important topics in education. In these courses, you can: Explore culturally relevant teaching theory and practice in Gloria Ladson-Billings critically acclaimed book, The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children. Consider research-based techniques for motivating students in Randall Spricks Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management. Analyze strategies for strengthening higher-level thinking and language skills critical components of the Common Core State Standardsin Jeff Zwiers Building Academic Language: Essential Practices for Content Classrooms. Learn proven techniques for supporting English language learners in The ESL/ ELL Teachers Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools, and Activities for Teaching All Levels by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski. Discover a wide range of resources for helping children with autism in Paula Kluth and John Shouses The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers. Learn concrete and immediately applicable strategies for promoting academic excellence in Doug Lemovs best-selling Teach Like a ChampionTM: 49 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College.

Read4CreditTM Course Information:

Graduate Credit: 1 semester hour Format: Online Tuition: $150 (includes eBook format of textbook)

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To learn more about these great offers and Canters new Read4CreditTM courses, visit www. Canter.net/Read4Credit or call toll-free at 1-800669-9011 to speak with a Canter graduate course representative MondayFriday, 7 a.m.5 p.m. Pacific time.

How Canters Read4CreditTM Courses Work

Simply enroll in one of the courses above, read the selected book, and complete the assigned coursework at your own pace. A faculty member will evaluate your work and, upon satisfactory completion of all course requirements, you will earn one graduate credit from Waldens Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)accredited college.

Canter Read4CreditTM course descriptions

The Dreamkeepers: Promising Practices for African-American Students (Grades K12) Based on the critically acclaimed book, The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children by Gloria Ladson-Billings, this course will examine effective practices for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. The course explores a strength-based approach for supporting students, strategies for implementing culturally relevant teaching practices, and approaches to closing the achievement gap.

Teach Like a Champion : Strategies to Promote Academic Success for Your Students (Grades K12) Based on Doug Lemovs best-selling Teach Like TM a Champion: 49 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College, this course explores practical strategies for creating a culture of excellence in the classroom and transforming all students, even those considered unmotivated or at risk, into high achievers.

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Building Academic Language in the Content Areas Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: Positive Behavior Management (Grades 912) Based on Randall Spricks book, Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, this course examines research-based practices for increasing students motivation to learn and strategies for preventing behavioral issues in the secondary classroom. (Grades 512) Based on Jeff Zwiers book, Building Academic Language: Essential Practices for Content Classrooms, this course examines the characteristics of academic language in the content areas, the connection between academic language and higherorder thinking skills, and research-based strategies for building academic language skills.

The Autism Checklist: Strategies to Support Academic and Social Growth for Children With Autism The ESL/ELL Teachers Survival Guide: Strategies to Support English Language Learners (Grades 412) Based on The ESL/ELL Teachers Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools, and Activities for Teaching All Levels by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski, this course examines effective practices for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) in the classroom as well as strategies for communicating with parents and community members. (Grades K12) Based on The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers by Paula Kluth and John Shouse, this course examines the characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum and explores practical strategies and resources available for helping them succeed both academically and socially. Educators also consider strategies for teaching literacy and math skills and creating effective learning environments for these students.

Accreditation The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses offered to preK12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6275 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Waldens programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Partnership Canter offers its courses in partnership with Walden University, allowing you to benefit from Canters quality curriculum in a self-paced format, while earning graduate credit from a leading accredited university. Visit www.Canter.net/partnerships for more information. Canter. 12975 Coral Tree Place, Los Angeles, CA 90066 2013 Canter and Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Canter is a subsidiary of Laureate Education, Inc.